TN 9 (08-22)
Personalized Disability Explanation (PDE) Paragraphs
Regulation Basis Code (Item 22 of the SSA-831)[1]
Decision Paragraph[2]
Concluding Paragraph[3]
N44[4]
1352
1376
N43[5]
PDN068
N34
1360
N45
N35
1354
331(A)
N46
N36
341
N38
343
N39[6]
1358
330(D) or 330(E)[7]
For a list of the PDE paragraphs in the table, see NL 00708.100. The list is in numerical order and contains text for each paragraph listed.
NOTE: The PDE paragraphs should be written in the third person when an individual is filing on behalf of the claimant.
For information on the regulation basis codes, see DI 26510.045B.
The third element of the PDE.
The last element of the PDE.
N44 is used for all DC/BC denials at step 2 of the sequential evaluation process (i.e., not severe), including those with an allegation of visual impairment.
N43 is used for all DC/BC denials at step 3 of the sequential evaluation process (i.e., does not meet, medically equal, or functionally equal the listings), including those with an allegation of visual impairment.
N39 is used for both failure to follow prescribed treatment (FTFPT) and drug addiction and/or alcoholism (DAA) material denials. See DI 26510.045B.
Use 330(D) for FTFPT or 330(E) for DAA material.